Lived Too Long with This Nose!

I am one week away from open rhinoplasty and am getting nervous! I am so thankful for this site as it has prepared me so much more as far as what to expect and what I will need during recovery. I am married with 2 boys who are 14 and 10. Im worried about how my 10 year old will feel when he sees me bandaged up and bruised. He tends to worry about others.

Ive been teased about my nose since high school. I will never forget sitting in my front yard next to a guy I really liked my freshman year of high school and out of the blue he says, "Wow, I never realized how big your nose is!" OUCH. Fast forward to about 6 months ago, Im teaching a class at the gym and after class a member approaches me to show me her wedding pictures. I was touched that she brought them to share with me until she tells me she brought them to show me her maid of honor who looks just like me! Wait for it....When I saw the photos I wanted to cry. I was so hurt. This friend of hers (bless her heart) had the most enormous nose that it took over her face. Awesome.

I considered proceeding with the rhino about 10 yrs but then chose to live with what I was born with. Today, Im so ready to have a more feminine nose that is not so wide and not so protruding. I am concerned now that Ive had the pre-op appt last week. I did not like the imaging of the nose the doctor suggested. He explained that its tough to do imaging as its not 3D. Is this common with images? I gave him pictures of what Id like to see and he said to bring it on surgery day. They also saved a copy of the picture I made in my file. I hope to upload before pictures soon.